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Memorial Page for Jean Ziegler

Apr 19, 1934 – Jun 10, 2026(92 years)Died in:Geneva, Geneva

Swiss sociologist

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June 11th, 2026

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ETH-BIB-Jean Ziegler-Com L20-0941-0085

Séance de dédicaces - Le livre sur les quais, Morges, Suisse

Jean Ziegler, Schweizer Politiker und Autor

Hedi Lang - Jean-Marc Sauvant - Jean Ziegler

Jean Ziegler at the Wiener Vorlesung 2009-11-25.

Jean Ziegler le 15.12.2016

Jean Ziegler at "Gipfel der Alternativen" 2015, Munich

Jean Ziegler, als Festredner auf dem Stadtschreiberfest 2013 in Ffm-Bergen-Enkheim.

Autograph von Jean Ziegler, 2013 in Ffm-Bergen-Enkheim

Jean Ziegler at the Salon du Livre 2011 in Geneva

Biography

Birthplace

Thun, Thun District

Place of Death

Geneva, Geneva

Nationality

Switzerland

Cause of Death

Parkinson's disease

Occupation(7)

politician sociologist writer university teacher philosophernon-fiction writerdocent

Awards(9)

Chevalier des Arts et des LettresAl-Gaddafi International Prize for Human RightsBlue Planet AwardSalzburg State Prize for Future ResearchHonorary doctor of the University of Monshonorary doctor of the Université libre de BruxellesHonorary doctor of the University of Liègehonorary doctor of Paris 8 Universityhonorary doctorate from University of Savoie-Mont-Blanc

Spouse(1)

Erica Deuber Ziegler

Education(3)

University of BernUniversity of GenevaUniversity of Paris

Employer(2)

University of ParisUniversity of Geneva

Jean Ziegler (* April 19, 1934 in Thun; † June 10, 2026 in Geneva) was a swiss sociologist. He was 92 years old. He was married to Erica Deuber Ziegler. His education included University of Bern, University of Geneva and University of Paris. He worked at University of Paris and University of Geneva. He received 9 awards, including Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights. His cause of death was Parkinson's disease.

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Born in Thun, Thun District

1934

Died in Geneva, Geneva (Parkinson's disease)

2026

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Jean Ziegler. Forever remembered.